The Effect of Temperature on Surface Tension of Water

Problem Scenario

Broad Question

What objects break and don't break surface tension.

Specific Question

Does temperature affect the surface tension of water.

Hypothesis

The colder the water the stronger to surface tension becomes.

Graph of Hypothesis

Variables

Independent Variable:

Amount of water

Dependent Variable:

Water Surface Tension

Variables That Need To Be Controlled:

Temperature

Vocabulary List That Needs Explanation

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General Plan

Get water coll or warm to certain temperature put weight on surface tension. measure weight.

Potential Problems And Solutions

Temperature miscalibration, better cooling system
measuring estimation, beaker

Safety Or Environmental Concerns

Cold Water

Experimental Design

Number Of Trials:

14

Number Of Subjects In Each trial:

1

When data will be collected

April 4-13

Number of Observations:

2

Where will data be collected?:

Kennet Middle School

Resources and Budget Table

water 150oz
5 different household objects, 5 of each
25 8oz plastic cups

Data Table

Time Line

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Background Research

References

Detailed Procedure

Diagram

Photo List

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Results

All Raw Data

Graphs

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Data Analysis

Conclusion

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Discussion

Benefit to Community and/or Science